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Employment Services

Employment
Services

Finding a job that matches your career goals can be one of the biggest challenges for newcomers and immigrants in Canada. Barriers such as getting your international credentials recognized, gaining Canadian work experience, building professional networks, and overcoming language barriers make the job search particularly difficult.

Despite these challenges, there are effective ways to address them with the right support.

At KMC, we offer a wide range of employment services designed to help you. From one-on-one career counseling to job search assistance, resume and cover letter guidance, interview preparation, professional networking opportunities and connections to potential employers, we're here to support your career journey every step of the way.

Who are eligible for employment services?

  • Permanent Residents

  • Convention Refugees

  • Caregivers

  • Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders

  • Temporary Resident Visa Holder (for Families Affected by the Gaza Crisis)

Services Offered

One-on-one Career Counselling

Receive personalized guidance to navigate your career path and achieve your professional goals in Canada.

Job Search Assistance

Get expert help in finding job opportunities that match your skills and aspirations.

Resume and Cover Letter Support

Enhance your job applications with professional Canadian-style resume and cover letter writing assistance.

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Free One-on-One Resume Critique

With the guidance of our employment counsellor, we'll help you tailor your resumé, capture the attention of potential employers, and increase chances of securing interviews. To register, fill up the One-on-One Resume Critique Registration Form.

Interview Preparation

Boost your confidence and improve your interview skills with our tailored preparation sessions.

Professional Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry professionals and expand your network through our organized events and activities.

Employment-related Workshops and Events

Participate in workshops and events designed to enhance your employment skills and knowledge.

For more information, please contact:

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Kristan Francis

Employment Counsellor 
Language: English

Email address: kfrancis@kababayan.org

Contact Number: 437-999-6112

If you’re an international student, temporary foreign worker, refugee claimant, or citizen, and you need employment support, please contact Grace Zalun.

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Grace Zalun

Settlement Counsellor 

Language: English, Tagalog 

Email address: gzalun@kababayan.org

Contact Number: 647-617-1378

KMC Employment Services

"I definitely recommend Kababayan if you’re looking for help with your job search. The employment counselor was great at helping me put together my resume and sent over a lot of useful emails about job opportunities."

Arezoo Tafvizi

Client

Events

  • Free Webinar: Resume Success Strategies [Updated Schedule]
    Free Webinar: Resume Success Strategies [Updated Schedule]
    Mar 31, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT
    Webinar
    Learn how to create a resume that stands out, beat Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and boost your chances of landing interviews. This session includes expert tips, live Q&A, and more!
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  • Free Workshop: Resume Making
    Free Workshop: Resume Making
    15 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 12
    Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Bathurst-Finch Hub, 540 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1N6, Canada
    Your resume is your first chance to impress potential employers—so make it count! If you’ve been sending out applications without getting interviews, it’s time to rethink your approach. e’ll guide you step by step on how to create a resume that helps you stand out from the crowd.
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  • Overview of CELPIP Information Session
    Overview of CELPIP Information Session
    32 days to the event
    Tue, Apr 29
    Apr 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
    Online Session
    Thinking about taking the CELPIP test but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Join our CELPIP Information Session with Patrick Maccarone, an expert in English proficiency testing and newcomer support.
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  • CELPIP Workshop: Enhancing skills in Speaking & Writing Session
    CELPIP Workshop: Enhancing skills in Speaking & Writing Session
    May 06, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
    Webinar
    Want to level up your CELPIP score in Speaking and Writing? Join us for an engaging and interactive CELPIP Webinar with expert speakers Rod Chalmers and Patrick Maccarone!
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  • CELPIP Workshop: English Comprehension Session in Listening & Reading
    CELPIP Workshop: English Comprehension Session in Listening & Reading
    May 13, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
    Webinar
    Struggling with CELPIP Listening & Reading? Want to boost your comprehension skills and improve your score? Join us for an insightful CELPIP Webinar led by expert speakers Rod Chalmers and Patrick Maccarone!
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Resources

Resources including employment support, financial benefits, and social supports.
Contact Number: (416) 392-295

Employment aid and related services operated by the Government of Ontario.
Contact Number: 1-800-387-5656

For information about credential assessments.

For information on programs that help you work in the profession you trained in while outside of Canada.

A portal for internationally-educated professionals to further practice their career in Ontario.

Resources for internationally-educated professionals in the medical field.

Stay Connected with Kababayan!

We're dedicated to supporting newcomers in Canada with a variety of free events each month. Keep an eye on our social media and newsletters for updates on upcoming events designed to help you thrive in your new home.

Visit our Social Media Accounts for more events!

  • Facebook
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  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube

Register for our Services

Sign up for personalized support and services.

Filling out a short form that allows us to match you with one of our counsellors, who will provide support and guidance for your specific needs and help you access our services.

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